Val Du Charron, just ten minutes from the town of Wellington – a wine mecca of the Cape, is located on a working wine farm where life is simpler, peaceful and with the fruits that Mother Nature bears, abundantly beautiful.

What to expect

It's the perfect destination for lovers of acclaimed wine, anniversaries and for families with kids.

Spend your time sipping delicious vino at the tasting room with views of the vineyards, mountains and surrounds. Book a cellar tour for a comprehensive education on wine harvesting through to production.

Dine at one of their two restaurants, THE GRILLROOM and Piza e Vino @Val du Charron, both are child-friendly eateries that have delectable offerings of food. If you wish to get your kids out your hair to spend some alone time with hubby, book a table at Piza E Vino.

For some downtime and relaxation, visit the Val Du Charron spa. Massage coupled with views coupled with the intoxicating scent of lavender oils = absolute bliss.

Take a trip to Wellington, it's only a ten minute drive away, and by wowed by its town charm. It's not your average pretty wine-making town, it's home to the biggest vine nurseries in the Southern Hemisphere. Before proceeding onto the Route 62 for a full day of wine tasting and exploring, vino enthusiasts are encouraged to have a taste of Wellington's acclaimed varietals.

Adventured-driven and nature-loving folk should go hiking at the Limietberg Reserve, also in Wellington, where there are nine separate hiking trails from which to choose, which see you passing through fynbos, indigenous trees, rugged kloof sand valleys.